NSM
Type: Anti-Ship Missile
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Norway
Manufacturer: Kongsberg
Overview
The Naval Strike Missile (NSM) is a precision anti-ship and land-attack cruise missile developed by Kongsberg Defence and Raytheon. Using passive infrared imaging for terminal guidance, it is extremely difficult to detect and jam. Its sea-skimming flight profile and autonomous target recognition make it one of the most advanced anti-ship missiles in the Western arsenal.
Technical Specifications
| range | 185+ km |
|---|---|
| speed | High subsonic |
| length | 3.96 m |
| weight | 407 kg |
| warhead | 125 kg programmable blast-fragmentation |
| guidance | INS/GPS + terrain reference + passive IR imaging |
| launch_platforms | Ships, coastal batteries, F-35 (JSM variant) |
Operators
- Norway
- Poland
- Romania
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